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The place for strange and funny microfiction stories (300 words or fewer). If you prefer 301-word stories, then this isn’t the place for you. Come back when you have a shorter attention span. Nah, I’m kidding — stories of any length can be great. But here, it’s all ≤ 300.

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    Ana, the Bringer

    Ana, the Bringer

    Modesty is redundant in post-WW3 Europe.
    Go to the profile of David Pahor
    David Pahor
    May 19
    I Won Couple’s Counseling Today

    I Won Couple’s Counseling Today

    Marriage is nothing if not a competition — flash fiction
    Go to the profile of A.J. Cralle (she, her)
    A.J. Cralle (she, her)
    May 18
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    May I Breastfeed in Public?

    May I Breastfeed in Public?

    May 2025 Short & Weird Newsletter
    Go to the profile of R. Klemek
    R. Klemek
    May 1
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    Brotherly Hate

    Brotherly Hate

    Our Blood Brothers Are Not Always Our Brothers
    Go to the profile of Brian Garrio
    Brian Garrio
    May 17
    Creep In A Cage

    Creep In A Cage

    Don’t Ask For My Paperwork, That’s An Insult!
    Go to the profile of Brian Garrio
    Brian Garrio
    May 16
    Growing Shadows

    Growing Shadows

    There comes a time when even the Repo Lady flees.
    Go to the profile of David Pahor
    David Pahor
    May 15
    Handbag of Amber and Mocha

    Handbag of Amber and Mocha

    In a picturesque alien city, a golden-haired woman collects a debt.
    Go to the profile of David Pahor
    David Pahor
    May 14
    The Faucet and the Pine

    The Faucet and the Pine

    In the end, the warrior is betrayed by his wife.
    Go to the profile of David Pahor
    David Pahor
    May 13
    That Purple Nurple Took My Nipple

    That Purple Nurple Took My Nipple

    I’m telling you for the last time
    Go to the profile of Oscar Rhea
    Oscar Rhea
    May 12
    Everyone Should Love Their Mummy

    Everyone Should Love Their Mummy

    Small town hijinks in a monstrous part of the country.
    Go to the profile of J. Crispin-Ripley
    J. Crispin-Ripley
    May 11
    We Take Our Jobs Too Seriously!

    We Take Our Jobs Too Seriously!

    Life should be simpler than this.
    Go to the profile of tobi — Audio Writer
    tobi — Audio Writer
    May 10
    A Smelly Job

    A Smelly Job

    But someone’s gotta do it
    Go to the profile of Uzi Landsmann
    Uzi Landsmann
    May 9
    Humus Is A Savory, Not A Sweet

    Humus Is A Savory, Not A Sweet

    Some lines you cross at your soul’s peril
    Go to the profile of A.J. Cralle (she, her)
    A.J. Cralle (she, her)
    May 8
    Leaving The Life

    Leaving The Life

    The Cold Ground Got A Hold On Me
    Go to the profile of Brian Garrio
    Brian Garrio
    May 7
    Mummified Breastfeeding In the Park

    Mummified Breastfeeding In the Park

    Told from Squiggly squirrels viewpoint
    Go to the profile of May More
    May More
    May 6
    Tomorrow’s Headlines Today

    Tomorrow’s Headlines Today

    Remember the “Covfefe”
    Go to the profile of Ann James
    Ann James
    May 5
    The Wisdom of Yogurtus

    The Wisdom of Yogurtus

    Alex slumped onto the couch, the looming dread of tomorrow’s work presentation crushing them like a soggy mattress. Seeking solace, they…
    Go to the profile of Shuvodip Ray
    Shuvodip Ray
    May 4
    Introducing the New 5th Place Medal

    Introducing the New 5th Place Medal

    This is your moment, underachievers
    Go to the profile of Rebecca
    Rebecca
    May 4
    Not Interested

    Not Interested

    if it ain’t this
    Go to the profile of tobi — Audio Writer
    tobi — Audio Writer
    Apr 29
    Christmas Time is the Best Time for Friends

    Christmas Time is the Best Time for Friends

    A twisted retelling of the short story The Gift of Magi
    Go to the profile of Creeping between the Margins
    Creeping between the Margins
    Apr 28
    Brian The Boozer

    Brian The Boozer

    Vodka And Beer For This Boujee Boozer
    Go to the profile of Brian Garrio
    Brian Garrio
    Apr 26
    Ask Not For Who the Troll Belle Trolls

    Ask Not For Who the Troll Belle Trolls

    The troll belle trolls for thee.
    Go to the profile of J. Crispin-Ripley
    J. Crispin-Ripley
    Apr 24
    The Croaking Raven Doth Bellow for Revenge?

    The Croaking Raven Doth Bellow for Revenge?

    Shakespeare is so darn dramatic…
    Go to the profile of J. Crispin-Ripley
    J. Crispin-Ripley
    Apr 23
    The Rough Neighbourhood

    The Rough Neighbourhood

    Happy Earth Day
    Go to the profile of Kristen Haveman
    Kristen Haveman
    Apr 22
    That Time Godfrey Created the Earth

    That Time Godfrey Created the Earth

    Happy Earth Day!
    Go to the profile of Nichola Scurry
    Nichola Scurry
    Apr 20
    The Happiest Place on Earth My Ass

    The Happiest Place on Earth My Ass

    A poem, a rant, or however you interpret it.
    Go to the profile of Creeping between the Margins
    Creeping between the Margins
    Apr 19
    The Sacred Squeaky Rubber Chicken of Yesterday’s Earth

    The Sacred Squeaky Rubber Chicken of Yesterday’s Earth

    Earth blew up and was swallowed by the silence
    Go to the profile of May More
    May More
    Apr 18
    Ducking Frenchie

    Ducking Frenchie

    That One Neighbor Who Can’t Leave You Alone
    Go to the profile of Brian Garrio
    Brian Garrio
    Apr 17
    The Gender Politics Of Spiders

    The Gender Politics Of Spiders

    Prof. Jawden Spinnersen has his feeler in the feely-feely web again.
    Go to the profile of Turi Sue
    Turi Sue
    Apr 16
    Hundreds of Canadians Rounded Up for Deportation

    Hundreds of Canadians Rounded Up for Deportation

    April 23: Trump golfs.
    Go to the profile of Ann James
    Ann James
    Apr 15
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